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61-H. Collection and development and dissemination of information.- (1) The occupier of every factory carrying on a hazardous process shall arrange to obtain or develop information in the form of Safety Data Sheet in respect of every hazardous substances or material handled of the manufacture, transportation and storage in the factory. It shall be accessible upon request to a worker for reference.

(a) Every such Safety Data Sheet shall include the following information--

(i) The identity used in the label;

(ii) Hazardous ingredients of the hazardous substances;

(iii) Physical and chemical characteristics of the hazardous substance;

(iv) The physical hazards of the hazardous substance, including the potential for fire, explosion and reactivity;

(v) The health hazard of the hazardous substance, including signs and symptoms of exposure and any medical conditions which are generally recognised as being aggravated by exposure to the substance;

(vi) The primary route(s) of entry;

(vii) The permissible limits of exposure prescribed in the Second Schedule under section 41-F of the Act, and in respect of a Chemical not covered by the said schedule, any exposure limit used or recommended by the manufactures importer or occupier;

(viii) Any generally applicable precautions for safe handling and use of the hazardous substances, which are known, including .appropriate hygienic practices protective measures during repairs and maintenance of contaminated equipment, procedures for clean up of spills and leaks;

(ix) Any generally applicable control measures, such as appropriate engineering controls work practices or use of personal protective equipment;

(x) Emergency and first-aid procedures;

(xi) The date of preparation of the Safety Data Sheet, or the last change to it; and

(xii) The name, address and telephone number of the manufacturers, importer, occupier or other responsible party preparing or distributing the Safety Data Sheet who can provide additional information on the hazardous substances and appropriate emergency procedures, if necessary.

(b) The occupier while obtaining or developing a Safety Data Sheet in respect of a hazardous substances shall ensure that the information recorded accurately reflects the scientific evidence used in making the hazard determination. If the becomes of a substances, or ways to project against the hazards, this new information shall be added to the Safety Data Sheet as soon as practicable.

(c) An example of such Safety Data Sheet is given in the schedule to this Rule.

(2) Every container of a hazardous substances shall be clearly labelled or marked to identify;

(a) the contents of the containers;

(b) the name and address of the manufacturer or importer of the hazardous substances;

(c) the physical and health hazards; and

(d) recommended personal protective equipment needed to work safety to the hazardous substances.

 

 

 

 

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